Hey there,

I was banded on April 20th. I only know one person (a FB friend) who was banded a year or so ago, and would love the advice/experience of a mentor, and/or a buddy.

I'm 52 yrs old (screw it, mostly YOUNG!) and could use the support from someone who's been there, done that, or doing it too!

My friends support me, but would like to have someone else to discuss issues with.

Jan

Hi there! Would love to be your bandster buddy!! I was just banded on June 21. I have my first fill on the 28th of this month. I'm so excited. I'm currently in "bandster hell" and I HATE IT!!! I've stalled on my weightloss and it just sucks.

Would love to take this journey with you!

Sharon

Hi, I was banded on june 28, I lost 13lbs the first 5 days and now nothing.... going for my first fill on Aug. 2. I also need a buddy. I feel like I am doing something wrong. Everyone says it takes time.... I hope so.

Hi there.....I am from London Ontario. I can be your buddy and not sure about a mentor but I learnt a few tricks and leading a support group. I got a band in 2009 but I was screwing around with it and I finally just got a hang of it, I think LOL.

Hello Fins,

I was banded on June 24,2010. Start weight 244 and current 219, goal weight 175. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and cholesterol. Since banding have lost 25 pounds 4 weeks out and possible fill on August 9. Since surgery have been taken off all medications except one and that alone is great for me. Your before and after photos look great and just keep up the good work. I would like to be your band buddy/mentor and for you to do the same for me. I am 48 and live in NC. Would love to give some support and also to receive some. Keep up the good work!!!

Edited July 27, 201016 yr by GKUSA

Hi there fellow Canadian! I am 53 and live in Calgary. I go to Mexico for my lapband in a month. I'm super excited. I'd like to follow this with someone else as well. Let's keep in touch! Mel

Sure. I live in London Ontario but we have a lot of patients here who came from Calgary. Going to Mexico was one of my options but I did not. Also I am thinking about going to Mexico for some plastic surgery. Who is doing your surgery? What is your surgery date?

Great Freespirit! I am having my surgery with Dr. Kuri on Sept. 7th. I'm so excited...and nervous...

My patient advocate in Mexico just had plastic surgery in Mexico. She actually lives in both Denver & Mexico and is an ICU nurse. She "highly" recommend Mexico for surgeries.

I have been researching about having surgery in Mexico. I want to know what happens if something goes wrong? I researched a dr in Tijuana and he said it there is a problem to send him a 911 pictures message and he will call my dr here to let them know what to do. I wonder how that works and if out health insurance will cover it? Do you know where to look for that?

THANKS EVERYONE for your replies! I apologize because I haven't been on here very much in the past week. Holidays, and looking after a few things, but I appreciate the replies and it's wonderful to know there's lots of peeps our there who want buddies too!

Hi there fellow Canadian! I am 53 and live in Calgary. I go to Mexico for my LAP-BAND® in a month. I'm super excited. I'd like to follow this with someone else as well. Let's keep in touch! Mel

Wow, I go to Mexico all the time (been 5 times this year alone), and, well, needless to say it's my favourite place. Tell me more about where you're getting banded, and how did you find the place!! That's something I never would have thought of doing in Mexico!